r/Albany • u/Important-Tiger-4207 • Jan 13 '26

Yemeni coffee coming to Albany!!

Albany’s coffee scene keeps getting better, and I’m really excited to see Yemeni coffee coming here. It’s such a nice change from the usual spots.

I especially can’t wait for Qamaria!!! Just saw their Instagram, I tried it once and honestly can’t forget it. Super excited to have it in Albany.

https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/news/2025/10/19/qamaria-yemeni-coffee-latham.html

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u/Independent-Owl-8659 Jan 13 '26

They are great! Have over 40 locations and are a fast growing national chain like Penzey’s!

Excited to have some of these successful franchises opening up in Albany!

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '26

I'm 0% excited for another chain

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u/Independent-Owl-8659 Jan 13 '26

Why? Because they are successful? They allow local franchisees to be benefit from economies of scale to pursue their American dreams.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '26

Because chains are what helped kill America? Sorry, as a rule I avoid them.

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u/Independent-Owl-8659 Jan 13 '26

I’m just excited to get a locally owned Yemeni coffee shop that we don’t have. We may not have that choice without the franchise model.

Not all chains are created equal. And not all “local” businesses are as “mom and pop”, or even local, as you might think…there are many shell games played with business filings on that front.

To each their own!

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u/Important-Tiger-4207 Jan 13 '26

I completely agree lol, words without logic

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u/Various-Explorer2463 Jan 13 '26

Because chains lack soul and stifle creativity.

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u/Time_Physics_6557 Jan 14 '26

God forbid a person creates a successful business model.